Football

AFC Women's Asian Cup: Volunteers get recognition for their hard work

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 2 (ANI): Amid the ongoing AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022, the volunteers working behind the scenes for this prestigious tournament are garnering massive praise from all corners for their diligence and hard work.

2022-02-02T10:05:38.244804+00:00 IST

Mason Greenwood further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault, threats to kill

Manchester [UK], February 2 (ANI): Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood, who was already in police custody after his girlfriend accused him of rape and physical abuse, has been further arrested on the suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill.

2022-02-02T08:55:37.185562+00:00 IST

Crucial for goalkeepers to maintain balance on field, says Padma Shri Brahmanand Sankhwalkar

New Delhi [India], February 2 (ANI): Former India football skipper and goalkeeper Brahmanand Sankhwalkar who was last week conferred the prestigious Padma Shri Award feels that the art of goalkeeping has changed a lot in modern times.

2022-02-02T08:51:21.903668+00:00 IST

Leaving without saying proper goodbye hurts: Aubameyang after leaving Arsenal

London [UK], February 2 (ANI): After parting ways with Arsenal, striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang said that it hurts to leave the club without getting a proper chance to say goodbye.

2022-02-02T05:55:31.311663+00:00 IST

Some of our players need to step up: FC Goa's Derrick Pereira

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 2 (ANI): FC Goa head coach Derrick Pereira was relieved following FC Goa's 1-1 draw with Odisha FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim, Goa on Tuesday.

2022-02-02T05:18:45.012477+00:00 IST

Must learn to close out matches: Odisha FC interim head coach Kino Sanchez

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 2 (ANI): Odisha FC interim head coach Kino Sanchez was proud of his team following their 1-1 draw against FC Goa in the Indian Super League (ISL) but also said that they must learn to close out matches.

2022-02-02T05:02:17.957163+00:00 IST

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leaves Arsenal

London [UK], February 2 (ANI): Premier League club Arsenal has confirmed that striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has indeed left the club.

2022-02-02T02:13:47.833690+00:00 IST

ISL: Romario's late strike helps FC Goa level with Odisha

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 1 (ANI): Odisha FC suffer a huge blow in their quest for semi-finals qualification after a 1-1 draw with FC Goa in the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim.

2022-02-01T16:41:14.594778+00:00 IST

South Korea qualify for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Dubai [UAE], February 1 (ANI): South Korea secured qualification for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 with a 2-0 win against Syria in Group A of AFC Asian Qualifiers at Dubai's Rashid Stadium on Tuesday.

2022-02-01T16:39:27.719718+00:00 IST

AFC Women's Asian Cup: Chinese Taipei, Thailand, Vietnam confident of sealing FIFA World Cup ticket

Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 1 (ANI): Chinese Taipei, Thailand, and Vietnam will have no margin for error when they clash in a round-robin playoff to determine the fifth team to earn an automatic slot to the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia/New Zealand 2023.

2022-02-01T15:52:02.776753+00:00 IST

I-League 2021-22 to resume on March 3

New Delhi [India], February 1 (ANI): The I-League 2021-22 season will resume on March 3, 2022, in Kolkata after a brief pause to ensure the safety of all the players and officials involved in the league.

2022-02-01T15:49:42.625305+00:00 IST

ISL: East Bengal performance is much better than the results, says coach Rivera

Muscat [Oman], February 1 (ANI): SC East Bengal coach Mario Rivera has said the team's performance in the ongoing Indian Super League (ISL) is much better than what the points table show.

2022-02-01T14:54:31.859765+00:00 IST

AFC Women's Asian Cup: VAR makes debut in India during quarter-final matches

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 1 (ANI): The quarter-final matches of the ongoing AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 witnessed the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology being used for the first time in the country.

2022-02-01T13:21:32.109184+00:00 IST

Serie A: Juventus sign Swiss midfielder Denis Zakaria from Borussia Monchengladbach

Turin [Italy], February 1 (ANI): Juventus FC have signed Swiss midfielder Denis Zakaria from Borussia Monchengladbach, the Serie A club confirmed.

2022-02-01T12:26:45.653793+00:00 IST

Premier League: Newcastle United sign Dan Burn and Matt Targett

London [UK]. February 1 (ANI): Newcastle United have signed Ashington-born defender Dan Burn from Brighton & Hove Albion for an undisclosed fee, the Premier League Club confirmed on Monday.

2022-02-01T12:10:36.738565+00:00 IST

ISL: Chennaiyin FC look to get mojo back against wooden spooners East Bengal

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 1 (ANI): Reeling from the heartbreaking derby defeat, SC East Bengal will have nothing to lose when they take on Chennaiyin FC in the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) at the Tilak Maidan Stadium on Wednesday.

2022-02-01T11:28:01.824152+00:00 IST

Premier League: Joao Cancelo signs new Manchester City contract until 2027

Manchester [UK], February 1 (ANI): Joao Cancelo has signed a two-year contract extension with Manchester City, the Premier League club confirmed on Tuesday.

2022-02-01T10:48:16.301116+00:00 IST

Premier League: Manchester United's Donny van de Beek joins Everton on loan

Liverpool [UK], February 1 (ANI): Donny van de Beek has joined Everton on loan from Manchester United for the remainder of the 2021/22 season, the Merseyside club announced on Monday.

2022-02-01T10:23:07.481941+00:00 IST

ISL: Bengaluru FC sign Cameroonian defender Yaya Banana

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 1 (ANI): Bengaluru FC has announced the signing of Cameroonian defender Yaya Banana on a short-term deal, until the end of the 2021-22 Indian Super League season.

2022-02-01T07:31:47.953843+00:00 IST

Rangers FC sign Wales international Aaron Ramsey

Edinburgh [Scotland], February 1 (ANI): Rangers FC have announced the loan signing of Wales international midfielder Aaron Ramsey from Juventus until the end of the season.

2022-02-01T06:01:43.171958+00:00 IST

11 new COVID-19 cases reported in Premier League

London [UK], February 1 (ANI): The Premier League has confirmed that between Monday, January 24 and Sunday, January 30, 1,947 COVID-19 tests were administered on players and club staff. Of these, there were 11 new positive cases.

2022-02-01T05:39:50.972688+00:00 IST